Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Inside with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B580 shows a very capable pairing across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings produce an average of 243 FPS, Medium settings average 217 FPS with a minimum of 185 FPS and a maximum of 250 FPS, High settings average 136 FPS, and Ultra settings average 129 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average well above double the playability target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows expected scaling. Low settings deliver an average of 195 FPS, Medium settings average 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS, High settings average 98 FPS, and Ultra settings average 93 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is notable at 58 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is only 5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset is not disproportionately demanding relative to High at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution, the data shows the first signs of strain. Low settings still produce a very high average of 123 FPS, and Medium settings average 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings average 61 FPS, which just barely clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. Ultra settings, however, drop to an average of 58 FPS, falling just short of the target. The recorded data does not include min or max values for Low, High, or Ultra at 4K, so the consistency of those presets cannot be assessed from the available measurements.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions and presets indicate that the Intel Arc B580 is the dominant performance factor for this game, with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X providing ample headroom. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU must be keeping up with the GPU's output, but the consistent averages above 200 FPS at Low and Medium settings suggest the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution.

The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows an average FPS drop of approximately 48 FPS at Low settings (from 243 to 195) and 61 FPS at Medium settings (from 217 to 156). These reductions are consistent with GPU-bound scaling, where higher pixel counts increase the workload on the graphics card. The CPU's role at 2560x1440 is still sufficient, as even the Ultra preset averages 93 FPS, which is well beyond the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become more apparent. The drop from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings is 37 FPS (from 98 to 61), and at Ultra settings it is 35 FPS (from 93 to 58). These larger absolute decreases at higher resolutions confirm that the Intel Arc B580 is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 3700X continues to provide adequate processing power. The fact that Low settings at 4K still average 123 FPS reinforces this interpretation: when the graphical load is reduced, the system can still deliver high frame rates, meaning the CPU is not holding the combo back.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 2829 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This means the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the Intel Arc B580 outperforms roughly 24% of all recorded configurations in this game, while the remaining 76% of combos deliver higher frame rates. Given the game's release date in 2016 and its relatively modest graphical demands as a Puzzle Platformer, this ranking reflects that the hardware is more than adequate for the title, even if it does not sit near the top of the overall leaderboard.

The CPU's general benchmark standing supports this interpretation. The Ryzen 7 3700X holds an 84th percentile rank among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with a score of 34222 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD EPYC 4244P with a score of 34220 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13450HX with a score of 34333 and a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H with a score of 34083 and a delta of 0.5%. These deltas are all within 0.7% of the Ryzen 7 3700X's score, indicating that the CPU's performance is closely matched by several modern alternatives.

The GPU's percentile rank is lower at 68 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP with a score of 23061 and a delta of -0.2%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 with a score of 22895 and a delta of 0.6%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with a score of 23172 and a delta of -0.7%, and the NVIDIA P106-100 with a score of 23249 and a delta of -1%. The tight clustering of these scores, all within 1.6% of the Arc B580, suggests that the GPU's performance in general benchmarks is not exceptional, but the measured FPS in Inside shows it is more than sufficient for this specific title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering hardware that would behave similarly to this combo, the nearest rivals for both components provide useful reference points. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, AMD EPYC 4244P, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H all have average benchmark scores within 0.7% of the Ryzen 7 3700X. Any of these processors paired with the same Intel Arc B580 would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's CPU demands are modest and all of these chips exceed the required processing power by a significant margin.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and NVIDIA P106-100 all have average benchmark scores within 1.6% of the Intel Arc B580. In a game like Inside, where the GPU is the primary performance driver, swapping the Arc B580 for any of these alternatives would yield similar FPS results at the same resolutions and settings. The RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 are particularly interesting comparisons because they are older NVIDIA cards with higher launch positioning, yet their average scores are statistically indistinguishable from the Arc B580's in the database.

It is important to note that these comparisons are based on average benchmark scores rather than game-specific measurements. The recorded data for Inside only covers the specific combo of the Ryzen 7 3700X and Arc B580, so exact FPS values for alternative pairings are not available. However, given the small performance deltas between the components, the behavior in this game would be expected to fall within a narrow range of the measured results.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 129 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it clears the playability threshold by more than double. Users can run the game at maximum quality without any concern for frame rate drops.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, averaging 93 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS target, so there is no need to reduce quality settings at this resolution. The margin of 33 FPS provides a buffer for any demanding scenes that might cause temporary dips.

At 3840x2160, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 61 FPS. This is a narrow margin, only 1 FPS above the threshold. Medium settings offer a more comfortable average of 98 FPS, but the data shows that High is technically playable. Ultra settings at 4K average 58 FPS, which falls below the target, so users seeking a guaranteed smooth experience should stick with High or consider Medium for additional headroom.

The Verdict

The recorded data confirms that this system can run Inside successfully at all three tested resolutions, but with different quality ceilings. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 129 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 93 FPS. At 3840x2160, three presets are playable: Low averages 123 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS, and High averages 61 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 58 FPS, which does not meet the 60 FPS threshold.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p display, this combo delivers maximum quality with substantial frame rate headroom. For 4K users, the system can run the game at High settings with an average just above 60 FPS, but those who prefer a larger safety margin should select Medium, which nearly doubles the average frame rate. The overall verdict is that this hardware is well matched to Inside's requirements, with the only compromise appearing at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K resolution the system can run Inside at Low (123 FPS average), Medium (98 FPS average), and High (61 FPS average) settings. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, producing an average of 93 FPS. This is the highest quality setting and it maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021 and ranks at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, -0.2% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, 0.6% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7% delta), and NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -1% delta).

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X a strong CPU for gaming?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X ranks at the 84th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rivals are within 0.7% of its score, including the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, AMD EPYC 4244P, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the recorded average FPS is 129. This is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that the system has significant performance headroom at this resolution.

Q: Which component is more important for Inside, the CPU or the GPU?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary performance driver. Frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes, while the CPU maintains sufficient performance even at 4K. The GPU's limitations appear at 4K Ultra where the average drops to 58 FPS, while the CPU's benchmark percentile (84) is higher than the GPU's (68).